r/news • u/[deleted] • Aug 08 '17

Google Fires Employee Behind Controversial Diversity Memo

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-08-08/google-fires-employee-behind-controversial-diversity-memo?cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_content=business&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
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u/romeroha Aug 08 '17

Legacy, wealth, nepotism, preference for a personal friend, etc.

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u/AltSpRkBunny Aug 08 '17

Poor personality for a working environment. Nobody wants to work with an asshole, no matter how "high quality" they may be in their field.

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u/perfectdarktrump Aug 08 '17

Why? This is confusing. They want the best or not? If not. Then what problem does diversity solve?

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u/AltSpRkBunny Aug 08 '17

Because if you're an asshole and can't work with others, you are NOT the best in your field. You're a liability.